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Updates are packaged into modules, which are downloaded through the CA Subscription Server. You access the list of available modules through an RSS feed URL provided by CA, or in the case of offline subscription, through a CA FTP site. CA determines what each module contains.
The following table describes each module, its function, and how frequently CA makes an update available:
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Module Type |
Description |
Frequency |
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Content |
Updates the Query List, Report List, and Correlation Rules with new content. The proxy for content updates automatically pushes this content to the management server repository. |
Monthly |
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Integrations |
Updates connectors when you run the Subscription Wizard and select Connector Updates. |
Monthly |
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Operating System |
Updates the operating system installed on each CA Enterprise Log Manager server. |
Periodically |
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Agents |
Updates agents when you run the Subscription Wizard and select Agent Updates. |
Periodically |
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Log Manager Service Pack |
Updates the CA Enterprise Log Manager product on each server with the indicated Service Pack. |
Quarterly |
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Log Manager Version |
Upgrades the CA Enterprise Log Manager product on each system to the indicated version. |
Periodically |
You can select the list of modules to download for your CA Enterprise Log Manager environment at a global level. Individual subscription proxy and client servers inherit these global settings. You can also override the global settings by configuring a local list of modules to download for an individual CA Enterprise Log Manager server.
Note: A subscription proxy cannot distribute a module to a client that the proxy has not, itself, installed. When selecting modules for a subscription proxy, include at minimum all modules selected for the proxy's clients.
You can perform updates to your CA Enterprise Log Manager environment using one, or both, of the following methods:
Because Content, Integration, Operating System and Agent modules are updated regularly, consider setting your subscription schedule to download these modules automatically at least once per month. Log Manager Service Pack and Version updates are less frequent, and can require additional consideration and planning before you apply them to your CA Enterprise Log Manager environment. Consider downloading these types of updates manually, as needed.
As new modules become available, they appear in the Subscription RSS feed, or in the case of offline subscription, on the CA offline subscription FTP site. Because modules available for download vary with the update cycle, it is good practice to monitor the available list to be sure that all modules you need are selected. You can also check the CA Support Site at http://ca.com/support to learn when new Log Manager service packs and versions are available.
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